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New Cintas Survey Shows Overwhelming Majority of Americans Prefer Anti-Fatigue Mats at Work
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A new online survey commissioned by Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) revealed that 91% of U.S. adults feel that employers
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[{"type":"text","content":" CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nA new online survey commissioned by Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) revealed that 91% of U.S. adults feel that employers should supply anti-fatigue floor mats as a benefit for their employees who work long hours on their feet. It also found that 93% believe companies that provide anti-fatigue floor mats care more about their employees’ health and comfort than those that do not. The online survey of 2,050 U.S. adults aged 18 and older was conducted for Cintas by The Harris Poll from Nov. 5 – 7, 2019.\n\n\n“Long hours of standing can result in worker fatigue and reduced productivity,” said Sean Mulcahey, Marketing Manager, Cintas. “This study shows that Americans believe employers should provide services such as anti-fatigue mats to benefit employees who stand for long periods of time. This can enhance worker productivity and overall employee morale.”\n\n\nThe survey also revealed that 94% of Americans believe the health and comfort of employees who work on their feet for long hours should be a top priority for their employers.\n\n\nWith a Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association, Cintas anti-fatigue mats are designed and constructed to ease the physical strain that comes with long periods of standing on the job. The mats include beveled edges to reduce curling, so the mats lay flat, longer and are certified for high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute.\n\n\nOther key findings include:\n\n\n\n93% of Americans would prefer to stand on an anti-fatigue floor mat versus a hard surface floor, if they had to work on their feet for long hours.\n\n\n91% of Americans say if they had to work on their feet for long hours, they would prefer to work for a company that provides anti-fatigue floor mats for its employees versus a company that did not.\n\n\n\n“Providing a comfortable work environment can lead to happier, more productive employees,” added Mulcahey. “Anti-fatigue mats are specially designed and constructed to ease the physical strain that comes with long periods of standing on the job.”\n\n\nFor more information on Cintas anti-fatigue mats, visit https://www.cintas.com/facilityservices/commercial-floor-mat-service/wellnessmats/\n\n\nSurvey Methodology\n\n\nThis survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Cintas from Novem...